Wedding movies, the good and not-so-good

Movies to get you in (or out of) the mood to say 'I do.'

By Andrea Waguespack

Photo: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Photography

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'Bridesmaids,' 2011. At some point or another, we've all been that friend who couldn't get her life together while her closest buds are celebrating major milestones. No? Just me? Okay, then. Moving on...

'Bridesmaids,' 2011. At some point or another, we've all been that friend who couldn't get her life together while her closest buds are celebrating major milestones. No? Just me? Okay, then. Moving on...

Photo: Suzanne Hanover, Associated Press

'Bridesmaids,' 2011. At some point or another,... Photo-6100306.83029 - Houston Chronicle

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'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' 2003. This movie made us all wish we were a little bit Greek. And that we were marrying Aiden from 'Sex and the City.'

'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' 2003. This movie made us all wish we were a little bit Greek. And that we were marrying Aiden from 'Sex and the City.'

'My Best Friend's Wedding,' 1997. This is what happens when you make one of those "if we're not married by X age, we'll marry each other" packs with one of your guy friends. One thing we like about this movie: it doesn't have your typical Hollywood ending. less

'My Best Friend's Wedding,' 1997. This is what happens when you make one of those "if we're not married by X age, we'll marry each other" packs with one of your guy friends. One thing we like about this movie: ... more

'Four Weddings and a Funeral,' 1994. Over the course of, well, four weddings and a funeral, a bachelor considers whether or not he's found love. We'll let you guess who that bachelor is.

'Four Weddings and a Funeral,' 1994. Over the course of, well, four weddings and a funeral, a bachelor considers whether or not he's found love. We'll let you guess who that bachelor is.

Photo: Terry O'Neill, Getty Images

'Four Weddings and a Funeral,' 1994. Over the course... Photo-6100309.83029 - Houston Chronicle

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'Father of the Bride,' 1991. This movie shows a different side of the wedding planning process: the father's perspective. Though this movie is a comedy, here's a pro tip: get your box of Kleenex ready.

'Father of the Bride,' 1991. This movie shows a different side of the wedding planning process: the father's perspective. Though this movie is a comedy, here's a pro tip: get your box of Kleenex ready.

'The Birdcage,' 1996. Meeting the parents can be a nerve-wracking ordeal. But at least the parties in question probably aren't a conservative political family trying to distance themselves from a sex scandal and a gay couple who own a gay bar in Miami. Even they got along in the end, so maybe there's hope for your hog-riding father and your hoity-toity future mother-in-law after all. less

'The Birdcage,' 1996. Meeting the parents can be a nerve-wracking ordeal. But at least the parties in question probably aren't a conservative political family trying to distance themselves from a sex scandal ... more

'27 Dresses,' 2008. This is what happens when you can't say "no" to wearing ridiculous bridesmaids dresses 27 times.

'27 Dresses,' 2008. This is what happens when you can't say "no" to wearing ridiculous bridesmaids dresses 27 times.

'27 Dresses,' 2008. This is what happens when you... Photo-6100323.83029 - Houston Chronicle

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'Monster-in-Law,' 2005. On the verge of a work-related meltdown, JLo's character then has to meet her fiance's mother.

'Monster-in-Law,' 2005. On the verge of a work-related meltdown, JLo's character then has to meet her fiance's mother.

Photo: MELISSA MOSELEY, AP

'Monster-in-Law,' 2005. On the verge of a work-related... Photo-6100324.83029 - Houston Chronicle

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'The Wedding Planner,' 2001. JLo plays the bride again. This time, though, she inadvertently steals a groom when she's hired to plan his wedding. If there was ever a sequel to this movie, we bet she'd need a career change because there is no way anyone would hire her as a wedding planner again. less

'The Wedding Planner,' 2001. JLo plays the bride again. This time, though, she inadvertently steals a groom when she's hired to plan his wedding. If there was ever a sequel to this movie, we bet she'd need a ... more

'Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,' 2004. Look, we know you either love or hate Anne Hathaway. There's really no middle ground here. Either way, this fluffy movie is centered around Hathaway's upcoming royal wedding. less

'Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,' 2004. Look, we know you either love or hate Anne Hathaway. There's really no middle ground here. Either way, this fluffy movie is centered around Hathaway's upcoming ... more

'Bride Wars,' 2009. Anne Hathaway made it on this list yet again. This time, two BFFs start warring when they accidentally booked their dream weddings for the same time/date/place. Clearly the only way these two women can resolve the issue is to start sabotaging each others big day. Obviously. less

'Bride Wars,' 2009. Anne Hathaway made it on this list yet again. This time, two BFFs start warring when they accidentally booked their dream weddings for the same time/date/place. Clearly the only way these ... more